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Old 07-06-2011, 03:27 PM   #11
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I like SWTF, but I'm amazed that they made already cheap-looking toys look even cheaper (class I)...

Quadchanging Darth is a bit of a downer, but I'm getting it anyway. Hopefully some of that junk hanging off the back can be repositioned a bit...
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Old 07-06-2011, 03:28 PM   #12
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i'm just confused that they are still pumping these things out as most stores near me have stopped carrying them.

actually thinking about it this might have the record for longest running line. didn't they start in 05 the same year as cybertron? crazy I guess some one is buying them
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Old 07-06-2011, 03:33 PM   #13
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i'm just confused that they are still pumping these things out as most stores near me have stopped carrying them.

actually thinking about it this might have the record for longest running line. didn't they start in 05 the same year as cybertron? crazy I guess some one is buying them
I was just thinking the same thing. I have never, NEVER, seen a sub-line last this long. I really would like to know who is buying them, because I've shown some of these to some hardcore SW fans, and they tend to be lukewarm to them.
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Old 07-06-2011, 03:38 PM   #14
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Darth Scissors?

Anyways, these might be what makes me give up on the SWTF line. My collection consists of one of each initial release of a mold, and zero redeco/repaints. I think the little Class I figures look kinda lame, and the big Class III is a bit of a mess. Especially that Darth Vader mode. Fortunately I've already got a Death Star/Vader that is just fine.

This line has always been about very accurate alt-modes and ho-hum kinda shitty bot-modes. They seem to have gone off the rails a bit with these since the alt-modes look kinda crummy. Even the big Star Destroyer looks bad in those pics. Hopefully it's a lot better in person.

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Old 07-06-2011, 04:51 PM   #15
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The rest is pretty crappy looking, but the little Scout sized Obi-Wan fighter is actually pretty good. With a bit of paint, a few of those will make rather excellent subordinate Sweeps troop builders!!

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Old 07-06-2011, 05:02 PM   #16
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If nothing else, these make for great and affordable models of Star Wars vehicles. It's the only reason I still have my Xanadu Blood.
IMO that's probably one of the only good molds that's come out of this line.
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Old 07-06-2011, 05:28 PM   #17
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IMO that's probably one of the only good molds that's come out of this line.
I thought there were a couple of decent Clone Troopers -to- Clone vehicles (which lent themselves to strong robot modes) but aside from those few, there's not much from this line i'd take if given.
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Old 07-06-2011, 05:44 PM   #18
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The issue I've had with the Clone Trooper molds as a whole is yes, they look good in vehicle mode. But when you get to robot mode, that's when the issues come in. UYltra tight ratchets, odd proportions, etc.
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Old 07-06-2011, 05:45 PM   #19
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Great. More prequel crap. My wallet just heaved a sigh of releif. If they ever actually do get around to making any real original trilogy stuff I might renew interest, otherwise I'm out.
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Old 07-06-2011, 05:54 PM   #20
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Is it just me or do half of these look like starwars shaped ice cream sandwiches?
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